How to Toast Almonds

Make toasted almonds on the stovetop when you have a small quantity of nuts and want to make them quickly. Keep in mind the timing will vary depending on whether the almond is whole, sliced or slivered.
Place the nuts in a dry skillet – do not add oil. Heat over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, until golden and fragrant. Do not leave the stove because the nuts can burn very easily.

Make toasted almonds in the oven when you have time to pre-heat the oven. This method is also preferred for quantities over 1 cup. Again, the timing will vary depending on whether the almond is whole, sliced or slivered.
Pre-heat oven to 350°F
Bake the nuts on a baking sheet about 7 to 8 minutes, until golden and fragrant.
Again, don’t leave the oven because they can burn easily.

Advantages and Drawbacks of toasting almonds on the stove top:

Advantages: This method is so fast: it takes only 5 minutes.

Drawbacks: Toasting nuts on the stove top can cook unevenly. It’s harder to toast large quantities.

Advantages and Drawbacks of toasting almonds in the oven:

Advantages: This method cooks the nuts more evenly than the stove top method and you can cook lots of nuts at once.

Drawbacks: You’ll need to wait 10 to 15 minutes for the oven to pre-heat.